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Colgate

Talent Acquisition Partner (Contractor)

Colgate, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

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Overview Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories. Brands include Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga, and Hello, as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet. Colgate-Palmolive operates across four core businesses—Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition—and is committed to offering products that help people live healthier, more enjoyable lives and to programs that enrich communities worldwide.

Our goal is to use technology to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live. A career at Colgate-Palmolive offers global experience, ongoing challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Partner (Contractor)

Travel Required?: Travel up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 10/17/25

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No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number#169916 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries, specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in households worldwide, making us a household name.

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Role Overview In this Talent Acquisition role, you will be part of our high-performing global TA team and will partner with Colgate’s Supply Chain function to understand talent strategy and hiring priorities, providing proactive recruiting support, requisition management, and TA advice. You will be a true talent advisor, guiding and influencing hiring teams through the end-to-end process while ensuring a unique experience for external candidates.

Responsibilities

Manage full cycle recruiting for Supply Chain and Manufacturing from strategic intake through flawless offer delivery, exceeding expectations at every stage.

Conduct detailed intake conversations with hiring managers and develop strategic sourcing strategies to attract passive talent.

Work collaboratively with HR and functional leaders to understand their talent needs.

Collaborate on continuous improvement of the recruiter, candidate, and hiring manager experience through process optimization, new solutions, and technology.

Communicate measurable success metrics and business trends to the right audience.

Use industry-leading tools (e.g., LinkedIn Talent Insights, Talent Neuron) to stay on the cutting edge of talent market trends and drive innovative sourcing.

Participate in annual TA project work and technology reviews and implementations.

Deploy creative techniques to attract top talent for roles demanding unique skills, diversity, and speed-to-hire, ensuring talent pipelines are rich and future-ready.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

5+ years of talent acquisition experience within a global company and/or agency environment

Manufacturing or supply chain recruitment experience

Demonstrated sourcing experience and expertise resulting in talent pipeline development

Proven experience developing and maintaining relationships with candidates while assessing their profiles against role requirements

Prior experience with TA-specific technologies such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, HiredScore, SuccessFactors ATS, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

Talent Acquisition experience within the Consumer Products/Goods industry

Experience in engaging and managing the performance of third-party search firms

Knowledge of best recruitment practices, employment and hiring laws

Ability to understand and analyze recruitment funnel data

Strong written and verbal skills to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

Strong ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Prior experience recruiting for R&D, Quality, Packaging, or Supply Chain functions

Prior experience recruiting for North America

This is a 6+ month contract with the possibility of extension up to 1 year.

Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $ - $ USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions, subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days prorated based on hire date). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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